Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking an Machinist to join the PMA Production Shop at Metro Aviation, Inc. Headquarters in Shreveport, Louisiana.   

Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that:

• Our customers can safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
• Our employees can exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
• The Company can ensure its financial stability.

Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture. We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Job Objective

The Machinist assists and performs assigned tasks by the Machine Shop Manager and Production Program Manager.

Essential Functions

• Cutting raw stock

• Loading raw material and setting up fixtures in machines

• Load CNC programs into machines
• De-bur parts
• Manufacture fixtures as required
• Produce the required quantity of parts within established specifications and tolerances
• Measure finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications
• Maintain logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces
• Inspect equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area
• Assist the Machine Shop Manager with training Machine Shop employees
• Serve as back up to Machine Shop Manager for Mastercam programming
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates degree OR completion of related apprenticeship program preferred
• At least one year of related experience required
• Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements
• Manual machine or CNC experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced

Work Environment

• Indoor temperature-controlled shop where PPE must be worn
• Exposure to indoor/outdoor shop with potential extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals is possible
• Loud noise level
• Heavy machinery used

Work Status, Schedule, & Travel

• Full-time
• Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
• Overtime dependent on work
• No travel required

Metro Aviation, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.

Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.